Ear drop

Ear drop

Ear drops are a form of medicine used to treat or prevent ear infections, especially infections of the outer ear and ear canal (otitis externa).

Bacterial infections are sometimes treated with antibiotics. Examples are:

Over the counter ear drops are also available, including spirit drops (alcohol solution), which dries out the ear, and drops such as Aqua Ear (used for swimmer's ear) containing a mixture of substances such as alcohol and acetic acid, to dry the ear and make it difficult for microbes to grow.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ Swimmer's Ear

External links

v · d · eRoutes of administration by organ system
Gastrointestinal
Oral • Buccal • Sublabial • Sublingual • Rectal
Respiratory system
Pulmonary • Nasal
Visual system / Auditory system
Ocular (Ocular-topical / Intravitreal / Transscleral) • Otologic (Oto-topical)
Reproductive system
Intracavernous • Intravaginal • Intrauterine (Extra-amniotic)
Urinary system
Intravesical
Peritoneum
Central nervous system
Intracerebral • Intrathecal • Epidural
Circulatory system
Musculoskeletal system
Skin
Epicutaneous • Intradermal • Subcutaneous
v · d · eOtologicals (S02)
Anti-infectives
Corticosteroids
Analgesics and anesthetics

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